Lesbian Pastors Accepted In Evanglical Luthern Church Of Ame

St. Paul, MN, September 18, 2010, Luthern Church of the Redeemer was the site of the Rite of Reception for three previously "extraordinarily" ordained lesbian pastors. The women had previously been denied ordination and thus were "extraordinarily" ordained by parishes in St. Paul and San Francisco. All three are living in committed life-long relationships. Today's Rite receives them onto the roster of clergy as a result of the decision of the 2009 Churchwide Assembly. Bishop Rogness and Pastors Anita Hill, Ruth Frost and Phyllis Zillhart met with the press prior to today's celebration. The three pastors are now serving parishes in the Twin Cites.

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[AegeanKing]

Evangelicalism is the dwelling place of demons...

[ankazouke]

I cant believe this, nor understand this....is this a joke?

[Jrila1]

what is going on! how can someone be a gay or lesbian preacher when the Bible, from old to new testament says do not be decieved, neither impure and immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulteres, nor those who partcipate in homosexuality, shall enter the kindom of God 1corin 6:9 thats crystal clear isn't it???

[Kountkelobo]

The grace of God is the blessing of the Most High. Only those who have received grace truly understand and comprehend the blessing of the Most High. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Enlightenment is the bestowal of grace, and is triumphs beyond the comprehension of those who are not enlightened by the blessing.